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NEET Protest Turns Tense at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar as Students Attempt ‘Chalo Sansad’ March

By GS Team

20 Jul 20262 mins read

Delhi witnessed tense protests as students demanding Education Minister Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak attempted a 'Chalo Sansad' march. Police deployed heavy security, barricades, and reportedly used force, including lathi charges, to prevent demonstrators from reaching Parliament. Patel Chowk Metro was closed, and signal jammers were deployed amidst ongoing calls for transparency and accountability.

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NEET Protest Turns Tense at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar

A protest by students and other demonstrators at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar turned tense on Monday as protesters attempted to organise a ‘Chalo Sansad’ march, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET paper leak issue.

Police deployed multiple layers of barricades and a heavy security presence to prevent protesters from moving towards Parliament. Tensions rose as several demonstrators attempted to cross the barricades, leading to confrontations with security personnel.

Students Attempt March Towards Parliament

Several students had earlier gathered near Mandi House Metro Station before moving towards Jantar Mantar. The crowd grew as more demonstrators joined the protest, raising slogans against the Central government.

Visuals from the spot showed hundreds of students carrying flags and attempting to move beyond the barricades. Police personnel repeatedly pushed them back as security restrictions were enforced.

Police Deploy Heavy Security, Lathi Charge Reported

A large number of Delhi Police personnel were deployed at Jantar Mantar, with multiple layers of barricading put up across the New Delhi district. A riot control vehicle was also seen at the protest site.

According to reports from the spot, police used force to stop demonstrators from crossing the barricades, while a lathi charge was also reported during the confrontation.

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Patel Chowk Metro Station Closed, Signal Jammers Deployed

Authorities imposed restrictions around the area as protesters planned to march towards Parliament. Patel Chowk Metro Station was reportedly closed as a precautionary measure amid the demonstration.

Police also deployed signal jammers in and around the protest area. Some protesters claimed that mobile phone connectivity was affected near the protest venue.

Protest Continues Over NEET Paper Leak Allegations

The demonstration at Jantar Mantar has continued for over a month. Protesters are demanding accountability over allegations related to the NEET paper leak and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

They have accused the government of failing to ensure transparency in the examination process and have sought action against those allegedly responsible.

The situation remained tense in central Delhi as police continued monitoring the area and worked to prevent protesters from moving towards restricted zones.